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Desired Job Title
Various positionsCustomer Service RepresentativeRetail Sales AssociateWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteOpen to relocation: No
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Colleen Zeilke
Deloraine
Work Preference
Summary
Dynamic and dependable professional with over 30 years of experience in customer service, business operations, and relationship management. Recognized for a positive attitude and unwavering commitment to integrity and excellence, complemented by exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates a strong work ethic, effective time management, and personal accountability while thriving in fast-paced environments. Equipped with a proactive mindset and a quick capacity to learn, ready to tackle new challenges and contribute to team success and organizational growth.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Hairstylist
Self-Employed/Small Business Owner
The Pas, MB, Canada
01.2015 - 06.2023
- Has worked as a Self-employed Hairstylist and also owned and operated a Hairstyling small business.
- Provided professional hairstyling services to clients; prepares schedules; orders, organizes and maintains inventory; develops and implements public relations, sales and marketing; conducts daily bookkeeping and works annually with accountant; implements health and safety standards; Overall responsibility for business growth, stability and operations; ensure that all business legal responsibilities are met.
Hairstylist
Shear Essentials
The Pas, MB, Canada
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Provided professional hairstyling services to clients; Prepare product orders and ensured cleanliness and organization of work station/salon; accept payment for sales, scheduled appointments, responsible for opening and closing.
Manager
Curves
The Pas, MB, Canada
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Responsible for management and operations and ensure overall business goals are met, Recruiting, training and supervising staff; Maintain financial and statistical records; Administrative responsibilities and initiated marketing and public relations; Ensure professional development for staff; Maintain cleanliness, health and safety and customer service standards.
Various positions
01.1991 - 01.2004
- Various positions as hairstylist, retail industry, Bar manager, bartender, caterer.
Education
Grade 12 High School Diploma -
Margaret Barbour Collegiate
The Pas, MB01.1997
Licensed Cosmetology - undefined
Keewatin Community College
The Pas, MB01.1993
Skills
- Positive, professional attitude, committed to integrity and excellence
- Ability to think critically, problem solve and pay attention to detail
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and possesses exceptional customer service skills
- Demonstrates strong work ethic, time management and personal accountability
- Some working knowledge of computer software, cash register, office equipment
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Highly organized, experienced with inventory and bookkeeping, can work in a fast paced, changing environment
- An energetic, equitable and open-minded individual who enjoys a challenge, works well independently and as part of a team
- Quick learner
Languages
English
Timeline
Hairstylist
Self-Employed/Small Business Owner
01.2015 - 06.2023
Hairstylist
Shear Essentials
01.2005 - 01.2015
Manager
Curves
01.2004 - 01.2006
Various positions
01.1991 - 01.2004
Licensed Cosmetology - undefined
Keewatin Community College
Grade 12 High School Diploma -
Margaret Barbour Collegiate